Stunts, Blunts and Hip Hop

Stunts, Blunts & Hip Hop
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Studio album by Diamond D
Released	September 22, 1992
Recorded	September 1991 - June 1992
Genre	Hip hop
Length	66:38
Label	Chemistry, Mercury, PolyGram Records
Producer	Diamond D, Showbiz, Lakim Shabazz, Jazzy Jay, The 45 King, Large Professor, Q-Tip
Diamond D chronology
Stunts, Blunts & Hip Hop (1992) Hatred, Passions and Infidelity (1997)Hatred, Passions and Infidelity1997

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RapReviews	(9/10)

Stunts, Blunts & Hip Hop is the debut album from hip hop producer-emcee Diamond D, released on September 22, 1992. The album features some of the earliest appearances from Diamond's later D.I.T.C. partners Big L and Fat Joe, as well as his crew the Psychotic Neurotics. Although Diamond D handles the majority of the album's production, other popular beat makers such as Large Professor, Q-Tip, Jazzy Jay, Showbiz and The 45 King co-produce on several tracks. The album features the singles "Best-Kept Secret" and "Sally Got a One-Track Mind." The album was not released on vinyl, however, there were promotional copies pressed up with full artwork which were very highly sought-after. The vinyl edition was eventually made available as a reissue years later. The original promo has a sticker on it; the reissue had this sticker scanned into the artwork.

In 1998, the album was selected as one of The Source's 100 Best Rap Albums.

Track listing

#	Title	Producer(s)	Performer (s)
1	"Intro"	Diamond D	*Interlude*
2	"Best-Kept Secret"	Diamond D	Diamond D, Bonita, Fat Joe, LaReese & Whiz One
3	"Sally Got a One-Track Mind"	Diamond D	Diamond D
4	"Step to Me"	Showbiz, Diamond D	Diamond D
5	"Shut the Fuck Up"	Diamond D, Showbiz	The Psychotic Neurotics
6	"Fuck What U Heard"	Diamond D, Sadat X	Diamond D
7	"I'm Outta Here"	Diamond D, Showbiz	Diamond D
8	"A Day in the Life"	Diamond D	Diamond D, Brand Nubian
9	"Last Car on the 2 Train"	Diamond D	The Psychotic Neurotics
10	"Red Light, Green Light"	Diamond D	Diamond D
11	"I Went for Mine"	Jazzy Jay, Diamond D	Diamond D
12	"Comments from Big L and Showbiz"	Diamond D	Big L, Showbiz
13	"Check One, Two"	Diamond D, The 45 King	Diamond D
14	"What You Seek"	Diamond D	Diamond D
15	"Lunchroom Chatter"	Diamond D	The Psychotic Neurotics
16	"Confused"	Diamond D	Diamond D, Michelle Sweeting, Jasmine
17	"Pass Dat Shit"	Diamond D	Diamond D, Whiz One, Maestro, Mike G.Q., Fat Joe
18	"Freestyle (Yo, That's That Shit)"	Diamond D, Large Professor	Diamond D
19	"K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple, Stupid)"	Diamond D, Q-Tip	Diamond D
20	"Stunts, Blunts & Hip Hop"	Diamond D	Diamond D
21	"Wuffman Stressed Out"	Diamond D	*Interlude*
22	"Feel the Vibe"	Diamond D, Showbiz	Diamond D, Showbiz
23	"A View From the Underground"	Diamond D	Fat Joe

Samples used

• "Intro"
  • "Knocking 'Round the Zoo" by James Taylor
  • "The Magic 8" by Schoolhouse Rock
• "Best Kept Secret"
  • "Green Onions" by Booker T. & the MG's
  • "Never Get Enough" by Bobby Byrd
  • "Who's Gonna Take the Weight?" by Kool & the Gang
  • "N.T." by Kool & the Gang
  • "Shaft in Africa" by Johnny Pate
  • "I Can Hear You Calling" by Three Dog Night
• "Sally Got A One Track Mind"
  • "It's a New Day" by Skull Snaps
  • "Sparkling in the Sand" by Tower of Power
  • "Born To Be Blue" by Jack Bruce
• "Step To Me"
  • "Fight Back" by Solomon Burke
  • "Ready Or Not (Here I Come)" by The Delfonics
  • "Sam Enchanted Dick" by Jack Bruce
• "Fuck What You Heard"
  • "Magnificent Sanctuary Band" by Donny Hathaway
  • "Alvina" by John Handy
• "I'm Outta Here"
  • "Gotta Get Away" by Flaming Ember
• "Red Light, Green Light"
  • "Hard Times" by Baby Huey
  • "Down By the River" by Buddy Miles
  • "The Four-Legged Zoo" by Bob Dorough

• "I Went For Mine"
  • "Faded Lady" by SSO
• "Comments From Big L and Showbiz"
  • "Occapella" by Lee Dorsey
• "What You Seek"
  • "Who's Gonna Take the Weight?" by Kool & the Gang
  • "You Can Make It If You Try" by Sly & the Family Stone
• "Lunchroom Chatter"
  • "Indian Giver" by Mel Brown
  • "Come Dancing" by Jeff Beck
• "Confused"
  • "Groove Me" by King Floyd
  • "Intimate Connection" by Kleeer
• "Pass Dat Shit"
  • "Pride and Vanity" by The Ohio Players
  • "Keeping Me Out of the Storm" by Rare Earth
• "K.I.S.S."
  • "American Tango" by Weather Report
• "Stunts, Blunts and Hip Hop"
  • "Almustafa the Beloved" by Billy Cobham
• "Feel the Vibe"
  • "Get out of My Life, Woman" by Lee Dorsey
  • "Bad Tune" by Earth, Wind & Fire
  • "Hold It For A Minute" by Brother Jack McDuff
• "Freestyle (Yo That's That Sh..)"
  • "Footin' It" by George Benson

Album singles

Single information
"Best-Kept Secret" Released: 1992 B-side: "A View From the Underground", "Freestyle (Yo, That's That Shit)"
"Sally Got a One-Track Mind" Released: 1992 B-side: "Check One, Two"
"What U Heard" Released: 1993 B-side: "I'm Outta Here"

Album chart positions

Year	Album	Chart positions
		Billboard 200	Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums
1992	Stunts, Blunts and Hip Hop	-	47

Singles chart positions

Year	Song	Chart positions
		Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks	Hot Rap Singles
1992	"Best-Kept Secret"	-	2
	"Sally Got a One-Track Mind"	84	12